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Santa Cruz waterfront properties offer buyers the ultimate beachside paradise. Whether you choose a mid-range beach bungalow or a sprawling luxury estate, you'll be able to enjoy the year round sunshine, mild climate and world class surfing right at your own doorstep. This area has served as the beach destination of choice for northern and central California residents for generations. Read more about Santa Cruz waterfront homes for sale.

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Santa Cruz Waterfront Home Statistics

Average Price $3.1M
Lowest Price $990K
Highest Price $6.5M
Total Listings 16
Avg. Price/SQFT $1.7K

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2974 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$6,500,000

2974 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,816 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81998255

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-818-3723MLSListings Inc Logo

1004 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

$6,299,000

1004 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

6 Beds 5 Baths 3,236 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81995718

Compass 831-238-7981MLSListings Inc Logo

940 W Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$5,795,000

940 W Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,552 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81999446

Sherman & Boone Realtors 831-464-5039MLSListings Inc Logo

22818 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$5,588,000

22818 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,899 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81987464

Frank De Bernardo, Broker 831-901-2324MLSListings Inc Logo

345 Oxford Way, SANTA CRUZ

$4,995,000

345 Oxford Way, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,330 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81999445

David Lyng Real Estate 831-430-8819MLSListings Inc Logo

2630 Lode St, Santa Cruz

$2,599,000

2630 Lode St, Santa Cruz

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,394 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81987248

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-234-1092MLSListings Inc Logo

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399 13th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$2,500,000

399 13th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,776 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81994540

Room Real Estate (831)246-2222MLSListings Inc Logo

910 Pelton Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$2,395,000

↓ $100,000

910 Pelton Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,945 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81999371

David Lyng Real Estate 831-214-1600MLSListings Inc Logo

215 1st Ave, Santa Cruz

$1,995,000

215 1st Ave, Santa Cruz

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,823 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81998139

Compass 650-619-0833MLSListings Inc Logo

208 Brook Ave, Santa Cruz

$1,790,000

208 Brook Ave, Santa Cruz

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,382 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82002585

David Lyng Real Estate 831-359-7189MLSListings Inc Logo

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205 Forbes St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,750,000

205 Forbes St, SANTA CRUZ

5 Beds 2 Baths 1,774 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82003586

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-239-0999MLSListings Inc Logo

106 Doane St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,650,000

106 Doane St, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 1 Bath 850 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81995995

Coldwell Banker Realty 408-605-0428MLSListings Inc Logo



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Discover Santa Cruz Waterfront Homes For Sale

There is a great selection of waterfront homes for sale in the Santa Cruz area that serve ideal as rental properties, vacation or stay-cation homes. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of natural beauty, endless beaches, and world class food and wine. Wake up every morning to a sprawling oceanfront view, with panoramas of the ocean reaching out as far as the eye can see. Enjoy beach living at it's finest in your choice of character bungalow or well-appointed luxury home. Regardless, the surf and sand are close at hand in one of these waterfront homes!


Learn more about the different beach communities to help narrow down your search for the perfect, beachfront home!

Main Beach

When the term California beaches comes to mind, an images of the Boardwalk Amusement Park, just off of Main Beach, probably arises. This is an iconic area that is popular with tourists, locals, and athletes alike and has been drawing people to Santa Cruz for over a hundred years.

Pleasure Point Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a renowned surf location on the northern shores of Monterey Bay. Pleasure Point real estate ranges from smaller beachside homes to large modern luxury mansions. All residents of Pleasure Point Beach enjoy the luxury of being steps away from the surf.

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach is one of California's prettiest city beaches. It has lovely views of the Monterey Bay, sailboats moored offshore, and an iconic string of colorfully-painted cottages and shops along the water to add a festive touch. The draw of this neighborhood is the proximity to boutiques and high end restaurants.

La Selva Beach

These homes have amazing views that feel like you can see forever. Sunset State Beach is just around the corner and is a beautiful expanse of sea and sand. Spend the afternoon making sandcastles or take part in some of the unique sports such as surf fishing. Watch the sunset atop the wooden stairs or camp on the beach. When you live in a Santa Cruz waterfront home, taking advantage of being so close to the beach is a must! Enjoy fishing, surfing or boogie boarding right at your door. Some of the most stunning ocean views and most luxurious mansions are located right in La Selva Beach.


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